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Average Rent in Fayetteville, NC & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Fayetteville, NC. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,023/mo
▼ 12.3% from last month
Lowest Available
$850/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
2
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Fayetteville, NC
Compare average rent across Fayetteville, NC neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Sanford | $1,352 | $850 | 3 | 23 |
| East Fayetteville | $1,340 | $1,300 | 1 | 5 |
| Fayetteville 28305 | $1,171 | $835 | 2 | 50 |
| South View | $1,002 | $925 | 1 | 3 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Fayetteville, NC?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Fayetteville, NC is $1,023 per month across 2 apartment communities and 2 available units. Rents have decreased $140 (12.3%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Block & Associates Realty starting at $850/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,023/mo.
Prices range from $850 to $1,195 per month. The most common price point is the $800 range, where 1 units are currently listed.
Fayetteville, NC Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Fayetteville, NC
Rent Prices by Apartment in Fayetteville, NC
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block & Associates Realty | $850/mo | $850/mo | 1 | 4.5 |
| Highland at Haymount | $1,195/mo | $1,195/mo | 1 | 4.1 |
Google Search Trends for Fayetteville, NC Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Fayetteville, NC
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$41,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,023/mo.
Comfortable income
$49,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($850/mo), you need to earn at least $34,000/year.
Median household income in Fayetteville, NC is $56,395 , about 15% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Fayetteville, NC
Overall prices in Fayetteville, NC runs below the national average by about 8% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 91.9, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Fayetteville, NC's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,023 |
| Utilities | $306 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $730 |
| Healthcare | $356 |
| Other goods and services | $570 |
| Estimated total | $3,509/mo |
Population
209,692
Median household income
$56,395
Census median rent
$1,179/mo
Rent as % of income
30.5%
Median age
30.7
Mean commute
19 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Explore Fayetteville, NC Apartments
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